HB1169

Classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.

Complete·3/9/26

Classifies medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance in South Dakota, with exceptions for veterinary uses.

South Dakota HB1169 classifies any material containing medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance, effective January 1, 2026. Exceptions include veterinary uses approved by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, manufacturing and distribution for animal drugs, and use as an active pharmaceutical ingredient or bulk chemical for compounding by licensed pharmacists or veterinarians.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

Feb 10

12:00 AM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 9

House

Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534

Mar 4

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 04, 2026 H.J. 497

Mar 3

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 448